Cancer is real - let's stop it
Friday, February 05, 2010
Although cancer has affected and claimed many lives in Botswana, for some reason, it is still considered like any other ailment. But the truth is that cancer is with us and we need to stop and pay attention.
Many Batswana, particularly women, are affected by cancer and it is surprising how a lot of our womenfolk are still ignorant of the killer disease. As a society we need to do more to sensitise our people about cancer. The good news is that once we take precautions some forms of cancer can be prevented. In fact, most cases of cancer can be cured or managed if detected early.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....